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Luke Thrower

Real Madrid eye Arsenal star striker as 'perfect' Karim Benzema replacement amid transfer plan

Rewind 12 months ago and there was cause for concern at Arsenal over which striker would lead the side out going into this season. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had left by mutual consent to join Barcelona after a disciplinary concern, while Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah were set to leave at the end of their contracts.

The latter stayed on, but the Hale End academy product wasn't enough for the side going into the campaign, so reinforcements were needed. Edu pulled out all the stops to ensure that the Gunners got their first choice in Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, a stroke of genius for the side despite doubts over his ability to play as an out-and-out centre-forward.

The Brazilian fitted into the team right away as the north London outfit came out of the blocks quickly in the Premier League and are still setting the pace in the division with April on the horizon.

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